General Knowledge

Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft Corporation, which is a computer software company. While he has diverse business interests and philanthropic activities through the Gates Foundation, he is most famously associated with the computer and software industry. This makes 'Computers' the correct answer.

Lal Bahadur Shastri became Prime Minister of India on 9 June 1964 after the sudden death of Jawaharlal Nehru. He served as Prime Minister until his own death on 11 January 1966. Among the given options, 1964 is the correct year.

Hoshiarpur district in Punjab receives the highest rainfall in the state due to its proximity to the Shivalik hills. It receives approximately 1150 mm of annual rainfall, significantly more than other districts in Punjab which are relatively drier.

The renowned Kannada film actor Raj Kumar (also known as Rajkumar) was abducted by the notorious sandalwood smuggler Veerappan in July 2000. The kidnapping lasted 108 days and was a major news story in India. Raj Kumar was eventually released in November 2000.

In cricket, 'Gully' is a fielding position located on the off side, approximately 75-90 degrees from the batsman. It's a close catching position behind the slip cordon. This makes Cricket the correct answer among the given options.

Jyoti Basu served as Chief Minister of West Bengal for 23 years (1977-2000), making him one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers in Indian history. He was a CPI(M) leader and governed West Bengal for an uninterrupted five-term period, which is the longest tenure for any CM in India's post-independence history.

Hans Raj Hans is a famous Punjabi folk singer known for his contributions to Punjabi music. He has sung numerous popular Punjabi folk songs and has been recognized for his cultural contributions. While he later entered politics, his primary fame comes from his singing career.

Punjab state has 6 universities (as of early 2000s when this question was likely written). This number changes over time as new universities are established, so the answer depends on the reference period.

E-Commerce stands for Electronic Commerce. The 'E' prefix indicates activities conducted over electronic networks like the internet.

HSBC stands for Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The name reflects its origins in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865.

Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998 for his work in welfare economics, including poverty and inequality measurement.

Indian Airlines flight IC 814 was hijacked on 24 December 1999 while flying from Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) to New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport). The hijackers diverted it to Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Article 58 of the Indian Constitution specifies that a person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for election as President of India. This is the same age requirement for Vice President and Rajya Sabha membership.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was India's first woman ambassador. She served as ambassador to the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1947-1949, and later to the United States and Mexico. She was also the first woman President of the UN General Assembly (1953).

Ropar (Rupnagar) in Punjab is an important Indus Valley Civilization site. Excavations have revealed remains from the Harappan period, showing the civilization's extension into Punjab.

Jaundice is a condition that affects the liver. It occurs when there's too much bilirubin (a yellow pigment) in the blood, typically due to liver disease, hepatitis, or blocked bile ducts. The liver normally processes bilirubin, so liver dysfunction causes jaundice symptoms like yellowing of skin and eyes.

B. Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) is the professional degree required to become an Architect. It's a 5-year undergraduate program that qualifies graduates to design and oversee construction of buildings.

A snake is a reptile, not a mammal. Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates with hair/fur and mammary glands. Whales, elephants, and lions are all mammals, even though whales live in water.

Dal Lake is located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It's a famous tourist destination known for its houseboats, shikaras (boats), and the Mughal gardens on its shores. It's integral to Kashmir's tourism and economy.

Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 as a Hindu reform movement promoting Vedic principles and opposing idol worship. The other options represent different movements - Sanatan Dharam represents orthodox Hinduism, Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda, and Brahmo Samaj was started by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Amitabh Bachchan has been the iconic host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian adaptation of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' since its inception in 2000. His distinctive voice and hosting style made the show a massive cultural phenomenon in India.

India is the seventh-largest country in the world by total area, covering approximately 3.29 million square kilometers. The top six are Russia, Canada, China, the United States, Brazil, and Australia.